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Bachelor of Mass Communication (Honours) Advertising

(R/321/6/0157) (03/27) (MQA/FA4516)

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Key Information

Intakes

April, July, September/October

Programme Duration

3 years | Full-time

Mode of Study

Full-Time

Programme Level

The Bachelor of Mass Communication (Honours) Advertising programme aims to address the demand for up-and-coming specialists by training them to excel in the advertising industry. Those pursuing this course will be exposed to theoretical knowledge, practical skills and development of critical and creative practices including strategies in real life applications. This programme promotes students’ creativity and encourages bold and innovative approaches. We offer practical training using industry-relevant facilities and up-to-date curriculum content that has been designed to integrate problem-solving, creativity, analytical and critical thinking skills.

Career Prospects

AdvertisingMediaMultimedia
  • Advertising & Promotion Manager
  • Brand Manager
  • Account Director
  • Creative Director
  • Copywriter
  • Advertising Consultant
  • Media Planner
  • Media Research Consultant
  • Media Relations Specialist
  • Traffic Manager
  • Media Buyer
  • Media Advisor
  • Electronic
  • Publication Specialist
  • Desktop Publisher
  • Content Editor
  • Multimedia Specialist
  • Internet Publisher
  • E -commerce Advertising Specialist
Matriculation / Pre-University / Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) programme or equivalentPass with a minimum of grade C (CGPA 2.0) in TWO (2) subjects AND a credit in English at SPM level
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)Pass with a minimum grade B IN five (5) subjects including English
General Certificate of Education Advanced (“A”) Level PassA Level or equivalent with a minimum of grade D in TWO (2) subjects AND a credit in English at O level
Recognised Diploma in a related fieldPass with a minimum CGPA 2.00 and a credit in English at SPM level or its equivalent
Other QualificationsOther equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government
English Proficiency (TOEFL) score of 500 OR (IELTS) score of 6.0 OR its equivalent
General Studies Subjects
  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
  • Philosophy and Current Issues
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A
  • English for Academic Purposes
  • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
  • Community Service
University Courses
  • Digital Skills & Services
  • Creativity & Innovation
  • Entrepreneurship
  • General Interest Course
Core Courses
  • Creative and Critical Thinking
  • Mass Media in Society
  • Communication Theory
  • Scripting for Media
  • Elective 1: Introduction to Corporate Communication / Introduction to Journalism
  • Sociology
  • Persuasive and Strategic Communication
  • Marketing Communication
  • Rhetoric, Articulation and Persuasion
  • Media and Consumer Analytics
  • Social Psychology
  • Digital Photo & Videography
  • Media Law and Ethics
  • Creative Writing for Media
  • Visual Communication
  • Event Management
  • Communication Research
  • Introduction to Brand Management
  • Media Psychology
  • Advertising Principles
  • Globalisation and Communication
  • Research Project I
  • Strategic Media Planning
  • Innovative Media
  • Research Project II
  • Brand Identity Design
  • Advertising Campaign
  • Industry Training

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Public HolidaysWeek startWeek endAcademic Week
 1 Jul6 JulRegistration – 1 Jul (Mon)
 ** Orientation Week
2 – 6 Jul (Tue – Sat)
 *8 Jul Awal Muharram9 Jul13 JulWeek 1 – Class Starts (9 Jul)
 15 Jul20 JulWeek 2
 22 Jul27 JulWeek 3
 29 Jul3 AugWeek 4
 5 Aug10 AugWeek 5
 12 Aug17 AugWeek 6
 19 Aug24 AugWeek 7
  26-Aug31-AugWeek 8
 

2-Sep

7-SepWeek 9
 

 9-Sep

 14-SepWeek 10

16-Sep Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday & Malaysia Day

 17-Sep

 21-SepWeek 11
 

23-Sep

28-SepWeek 12
 30-Sep 5-OctWeek 13
  7-Oct 12-OctWeek 14
 14-Oct16-Oct Self Study
 

17-Oct

 19-Oct Final Examination
 21-Oct 25-Oct Final Examination
  28-Oct 29-Oct Final Examination
31-Oct Deepavali30-Oct 2-Nov Semester Break
1-Nov Sultan of Perak’s Birthday
  4-Nov 9-Nov Semester Break
  11 Nov 17 Nov Semester Break

* When a public holiday falls on Sunday, the holiday is substituted with the following working Monday/ working day

**Orientation (Jul 2024 sem) – Not compulsary for returning students

Note: The University reserves the right to amend as and when required

Public HolidaysWeek startWeek endAcademic Week
   Registration (12 Oct) – Sat
  14-Oct18-OctOrientation Week (14 Oct – 18 Oct)
 21-Oct25-OctWeek 1 – Class starts (21 Oct)
31-Oct Thu Deepavali28-Oct2-NovDeepavali Break
1-Nov Fri Sultan of Perak’s Birthday4-Nov8-NovWeek 2
 11 Nov15 NovWeek 3
Public HolidaysWeek startWeek endAcademic Week
 18-Nov  **Registration & Orientation – 18 Nov (Mon)
  19-Nov  23-Nov Week 1 – Class starts for all (19 Nov)
 25-Nov30-NovWeek 2
 2-Dec7-DecWeek 3
 9-Dec14-DecWeek 4
 16-Dec21-DecWeek 5
25-Dec Wed Christmas Day23-Dec28-DecWeek
1-Jan Wed New Year30-Dec4-JanWeek 7
 6-Jan11-JanWeek 8
 13-Jan18-JanWeek 9
 

20-Jan

25-JanWeek 10
29 Jan Wed Chinese New Year27-Jan1-FebMid-sem Break
 3-Feb8-FebWeek 11
11 Feb Tue Thaipusam10-Feb15-FebWeek 12
 17-Feb22-FebWeek 13
 24-Feb1-MarWeek 14
 3-Mar8-MarStudy Week
 10-Mar15-Mar Final Examination
17 Mar Mon Nuzul Al-Quran17-Mar22-Mar Final Examination
 
 24-Mar29-Mar Semester Break
31 Mar Mon Hari Raya Aidilfitri31-Mar5-Apr Semester Break
 7-Apr12-Apr Semester Break

* When a public holiday falls on Sunday, the holiday is substituted with the following working Monday/ working day

**Registration and Orientation (Nov 2024 sem) – for late registration students who did not manage to go through orientation in MOOC semester

Note: The University reserves the right to amend as and when required